Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in Ohio

Ranked #17 of 49 · OH

5.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,300 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $58,240
Employment 1,120

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $45,610P25 $48,740 Median $58,240P75 $65,900P90 $97,020

About 80% of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface minings in Ohio earn between $45,610 and $97,020. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Ohio
$63,300
U.S. average
$59,930

The mean excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Ohio is $63,300, about 5.6% above the U.S. average ($59,930). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Ohio

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Cleveland, OH $65,900 $72,280 110
Canton-Massillon, OH $61,770 $67,220 40
Toledo, OH $61,070 $60,460 100
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,950 $65,970 60
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,560 $63,800 210
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,210 $69,460 100
Columbus, OH $57,870 $64,120 130
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,030 $61,520 130

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining make in Ohio?

The median excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining salary in Ohio is $58,240 per year (mean $63,300), and about 80% earn between $45,610 and $97,020.

How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining make per hour in Ohio?

Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,300 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Ohio a high-paying state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining?

Ohio ranks #17 of 49 states for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining pay. Its mean salary of $63,300 is about 5.6% above the U.S. average of $59,930.

Which metro areas in Ohio pay excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Ohio for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are Cleveland, OH ($65,900), Canton-Massillon, OH ($61,770), Toledo, OH ($61,070), by median annual wage.

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